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As the row over nuclear power grows, scientist and activist Dr Helen Caldicott spoke to Sadie Robinson about the dangers of nuclear power, the powerful interests that back it and how we can win a better world.

Elections to the Scottish parliament on 5 May offer the possibility of a breakthrough for the left. Campaigners for the George Galloway (Respect) Coalition Against Cuts in Glasgow have been out in force in the last few weeks. There is a real chance that former MP George Galloway, who heads the list in Glasgow, could be elected. The coalition needs to pass the 5 percent threshold to get an MSP.

The fascist British National Party (BNP) launched its election manifesto in Stoke-on-Trent last Sunday. BNP leader Nick Griffin didn’t bother to attend the press conference—held in a car park with just 30 supporters.

The Tories are in crisis over the NHS. There is significant opposition to health secretary Andrew Lansley’s plans to hand over services to his fat cat friends. So much so that the government has been forced to make numerous signals about its readiness to retreat.